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Planet Rail Planet Rail specialises in tailor-made holidays by First Class rail to Europe and beyond...

Planet Rail is a specialist travel company based in rural North Yorkshire, passionate about rail journeys and creating unforgettable holidays by train. We believe the journey is just as exciting as the destination and offer a personal, friendly service tailored to you. Whether you’re dreaming of iconic European routes or bespoke multi centre trips, our expert team will help you design a rail holid

ay that fits your style and schedule. From first class travel to flexible itineraries and a more environmentally friendly way to explore, Planet Rail makes train travel easy, enjoyable and greener than flying.

🍂 Why Autumn is the Perfect Time to Visit Germany by Rail 🍂Whilst many travellers think of Germany as a summer destinati...
23/06/2026

🍂 Why Autumn is the Perfect Time to Visit Germany by Rail 🍂

Whilst many travellers think of Germany as a summer destination, those in the know often choose to visit in late September and October.

The summer crowds begin to fade, temperatures become more comfortable and Germany's forests, vineyards and historic cities are transformed by spectacular autumn colours.

Our most popular Autumn 2026 rail holidays include:

Freiburg & the Black Forest - Traditional villages, scenic rail journeys and some of Germany's most beautiful autumn scenery.

Grand Tour of Germany - Explore Berlin, Dresden, Munich, Nuremberg, Frankfurt and Cologne on one unforgettable First Class rail adventure.

Imperial Cities by First Class Rail - Travel through Berlin, Prague, Budapest, Vienna and Nuremberg whilst experiencing some of Central Europe's greatest cities.

Why travel Germany in Autumn?
✔ Comfortable temperatures
✔ Fewer visitors
✔ Spectacular autumn colours
✔ Historic cities at their most enjoyable
✔ Scenic rail journeys throughout

If Germany is on your travel wish list for Autumn 2026, now is the perfect time to start planning.
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🍂 Why do experienced travellers visit France in Autumn?Whilst many visitors head to France during the summer months, tho...
20/06/2026

🍂 Why do experienced travellers visit France in Autumn?

Whilst many visitors head to France during the summer months, those who know the country best often choose late September and October.

The vineyards enter harvest season, temperatures become more comfortable, the summer crowds begin to fade and some of France's most beautiful landscapes take on their autumn colours.
Our most popular France rail holidays for Autumn 2026 include:

🍷 Vineyards of Bordeaux, Cognac & the Loire Valley
🗼 Luxury Break to Paris
🏡 Strasbourg & Alsace
☀️ Nice & the Côte d'Azur
🚆 Grand Tour de France

Whether you're enjoying the grape harvest in Bordeaux, exploring the wine villages of Alsace, relaxing on the French Riviera or discovering Paris at its most authentic, autumn offers some of the most rewarding travel experiences of the year.

📍 Autumn 2026 departures now available.
📞 Call 01347 665333 or send us a message to begin planning your French rail holiday.

🍂 Why do experienced travellers visit Switzerland in Autumn?Late September and October are widely regarded as one of the...
16/06/2026

🍂 Why do experienced travellers visit Switzerland in Autumn?

Late September and October are widely regarded as one of the most beautiful times to explore Switzerland. The summer crowds begin to fade, mountain landscapes take on their autumn colours and the crystal-clear air offers some of the finest Alpine views of the year.

Our most popular Switzerland rail holidays for Autumn 2026 include:
🚆 The Glacier Express & Scenic Switzerland
🏔️ Bern & the Schilthorn
🌊 Lucerne, Montreux & the GoldenPass
🇨🇭 Grand Tour of Switzerland
✨ Luxury Glacier Express & Scenic Switzerland

From the Matterhorn and Rhine Gorge to Lake Geneva and the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland's world-famous railways showcase some of Europe's most spectacular scenery.

Whether you're travelling aboard the Glacier Express, enjoying lakeside Montreux or exploring charming Alpine villages, autumn offers the perfect combination of scenery, comfort and unforgettable rail journeys.

📞 Call 01347 665333 or send us a message to start planning your Swiss rail holiday.

🇪🇸 Why do experienced travellers visit Spain in Autumn?Whilst summer may be Spain's busiest season, many seasoned travel...
13/06/2026

🇪🇸 Why do experienced travellers visit Spain in Autumn?

Whilst summer may be Spain's busiest season, many seasoned travellers choose to visit in late September and October when the weather remains warm, the crowds begin to disappear and the country settles into a more relaxed pace.

From the Mediterranean coast and the vibrant cities of Madrid and Barcelona to the cultural treasures of Andalucía and Spain's iconic luxury trains, autumn offers some of the best conditions of the year for exploring the country by rail.

Our most popular Spain rail holidays for Autumn 2026 include:
🍊 Valencia & Madrid by First Class Rail
🏛️ Barcelona by First Class Rail
🌞 Charming Cities of Andalucía
🚂 Al Andalus Luxury Train
🌊 El Transcantábrico Luxury Train

Whether you're discovering the Alhambra in Granada, enjoying tapas in Seville, admiring Gaudí's masterpieces in Barcelona or travelling aboard one of Spain's legendary luxury trains, autumn is one of the most rewarding times to visit.

📞 Call 01347 665333 or send us a message to start planning your Spain rail holiday.

🇮🇹 Why experienced travellers choose Italy in Autumn 🇮🇹Whilst many visitors head to Italy during the height of summer, l...
09/06/2026

🇮🇹 Why experienced travellers choose Italy in Autumn 🇮🇹

Whilst many visitors head to Italy during the height of summer, late September and early October are often considered the perfect time to explore the country.
🍇 Tuscany enters harvest season
🌊 The Amalfi Coast remains warm and sunny
🚶 Cinque Terre's walking trails become more comfortable
🍝 Bologna's markets overflow with seasonal produce
🏞️ The Italian Lakes enjoy pleasant temperatures and fewer visitors

Our most popular Autumn rail holidays include:
✨ Bologna by First Class Rail
✨ Lucca & Delightful Tuscany
✨ The Amalfi Coast by First Class Rail
✨ Rapallo & the Cinque Terre
✨ Trio of the Best Italian Lakes

Travel by First Class rail and discover a more authentic side of Italy, where the crowds have eased, the landscapes are at their best and local life returns to its natural rhythm.

📞 Call 01347 665333 or send us a message to start planning your Autumn 2027 Italy rail holiday.

🇦🇹🚆 Austria by First Class RailAustria has quietly become one of our fastest-growing destinations, and it's easy to see ...
06/06/2026

🇦🇹🚆 Austria by First Class Rail
Austria has quietly become one of our fastest-growing destinations, and it's easy to see why.

Imagine sipping coffee in a traditional Viennese café, exploring Salzburg's historic streets and Mozart heritage, then waking to breathtaking views of Lake Zell and the Austrian Alps.

Our most popular Austria rail holidays for 2027 include:
✨ Vienna & Salzburg by First Class Rail
From £1,795 per person
🏛️ Explore Vienna's imperial palaces and grand boulevards
🎼 Discover Salzburg's UNESCO-listed Old Town and musical heritage
🚆 First Class rail throughout

✨ Zell am See by First Class Rail
From £1,595 per person
🏔️ Stay in one of Austria's most beautiful Alpine destinations
🌊 Relax beside Lake Zell
🚆 Travel via Munich and Zurich by First Class rail

With Summer and Autumn 2027 departures already attracting strong interest, now is the perfect time to start planning.

📞 Call 01347 665333 or send us a message to discuss your Austria rail holiday.

🚂🇮🇳 Discover India by Rail in 2027Few countries reward rail travel quite like India.Travel from the Himalayan foothills ...
02/06/2026

🚂🇮🇳 Discover India by Rail in 2027

Few countries reward rail travel quite like India.

Travel from the Himalayan foothills of Shimla to the royal palaces of Rajasthan, experience tiger safaris in Ranthambore National Park and witness the Taj Mahal at sunrise — all whilst enjoying one of the world's great luxury train journeys aboard the Deccan Odyssey.

Our most popular India holidays for 2027 include:

✨ Delhi to the Divine: An Indian Odyssey
🚂 Journey on the UNESCO-listed Kalka–Shimla Railway
🏰 Explore Jaipur, Udaipur and Jodhpur
🍽 Luxury accommodation and dining aboard the Deccan Odyssey

✨ Grand Indian Heritage Journey
🐅 Ranthambore tiger safaris
🕌 The Taj Mahal at sunrise
🏜 Jaisalmer's spectacular desert landscapes

✨ Golden Triangle with Ranthambore
📍 Delhi, Agra & Jaipur
🐯 Search for Bengal tigers
📸 Perfect for a first visit to India

With demand already growing for Autumn 2027 departures, now is an excellent time to start planning.

📞 Call 01347 665333 or send us a message to discuss your tailor-made India rail holiday.

🇨🇭 Switzerland by First Class Rail 🇨🇭From the iconic Glacier Express to the spectacular Bernina Express, Switzerland rem...
30/05/2026

🇨🇭 Switzerland by First Class Rail 🇨🇭

From the iconic Glacier Express to the spectacular Bernina Express, Switzerland remains one of our fastest selling destinations and Summer & Autumn 2026 departures are already seeing exceptional demand.

Discover panoramic mountain railways, elegant lakeside resorts and some of Europe’s most breathtaking scenery, all whilst travelling in effortless First Class comfort.

Our most popular Swiss rail holidays include:

🚆 The Glacier Express & Scenic Switzerland
🏔 Grand Tour of Switzerland by First Class Rail
🌊 Lucerne, Montreux & The GoldenPass

Highlights include:
✓ Glacier Express with lunch onboard
✓ Bernina Express panoramic route
✓ GoldenPass Express
✓ Montreux, Lucerne & Zermatt
✓ Stunning Alpine scenery throughout

Why travel Switzerland by rail? Because here, the journey becomes part of the holiday.

📞 Call 01347 66 53 33 or message us to start planning your tailor-made Swiss rail journey.

🚆 Where will your next rail adventure take you? 🌍✨From the medieval streets of Bologna and the sun-soaked coast of Valen...
26/05/2026

🚆 Where will your next rail adventure take you? 🌍✨

From the medieval streets of Bologna and the sun-soaked coast of Valencia to the vineyards of France and the timeless beauty of Italy, Europe is waiting to be discovered by First Class rail.

Or perhaps you'll choose the journey of a lifetime aboard the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, travelling from Rome back to the UK in unrivalled luxury.

Featured holidays:
🇮🇹 Bologna by First Class Rail
🇮🇹 Grand Tour of Italy
🇪🇸 Madrid, Valencia & Barcelona
🇫🇷 Grand Tour de France
🚆 Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to Rome

✔ First Class rail throughout
✔ Tailor-made itineraries
✔ Handpicked hotels
✔ ATOL & ABTOT protected

Which journey would you choose? Let us know below 👇

🚆 Discover Europe in First Class Style 🌍✨Imagine waking up in Venice, strolling through Florence, admiring the Swiss Alp...
23/05/2026

🚆 Discover Europe in First Class Style 🌍✨

Imagine waking up in Venice, strolling through Florence, admiring the Swiss Alps, exploring Berlin's rich history, savouring Bordeaux wines or soaking up the Mediterranean charm of Spain, all connected by Europe's exceptional rail network.

Our Grand Rail Tours combine iconic cities, breathtaking scenery and seamless First Class rail travel to create unforgettable journeys across Europe.

🇮🇹 Italy
🇩🇪 Germany
🇨🇭 Switzerland
🇪🇸 Spain
🇫🇷 France

✔ First Class rail throughout
✔ Carefully selected hotels
✔ Tailor-made itineraries
✔ ATOL & ABTOT protected

Which Grand Rail Tour would be at the top of your travel wish list? ✨

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